Hampton, Va.

Hampton, Va.

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U.S. President Barack Obama receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws after giving the commencement address at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. During his speech, the president urged the graduates to be role models and mentors in their communities.

U.S. President Barack Obama receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws after giving the commencement address at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. During his speech, the president urged the graduates to be role models and mentors in their communities. (Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images)

U.S. President Barack Obama receives the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws after giving the commencement address at Hampton University in Hampton, Va. During his speech, the president urged the graduates to be role models and mentors in their communities.